Ripponden is among the top 5 safest small towns in West Yorkshire, and is the 28th safest overall out of West Yorkshire's 118 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Ripponden in 2021 was 45 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to West Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 150% lower than the West Yorkshire rate of 113 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Ripponden is the 265th safest small town, and the 3,905th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Ripponden are violence and sexual offences, with 162 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 21. This is 24% higher than 2020's figure of 123 offences and a difference of 4.98 from 2020's crime rate of 16. Ripponden's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 1 offence recorded in 2021, the same as 2020's figure of 1 crime.
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Small Towns, West Yorkshire
115% lower, regional crime rate
Yorkshire and The Humber
70% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Ripponden is 115% lower than Yorkshire and The Humber and 70% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Ripponden represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 | 353 |
| 2020 | 39 | 304 |
| 2019 | 40 | 312 |
| 2018 | 47 | 371 |
| 2017 | 34 | 270 |
| 2016 | 37 | 292 |
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| Ripponden | West Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 123 | 15.71 | 37,271 | 15.98 | 1.7% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1 | 0.13 | 1,815 | 0.78 | 500% safer |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.32 | 11,869 | 5.09 | 53% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 20 | 2.55 | 25,787 | 11.06 | 334% safer |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.77 | 7,866 | 3.37 | 338% safer |
| Other Crime | 13 | 1.66 | 6,240 | 2.68 | 61% safer |
| Other Theft | 28 | 3.58 | 17,250 | 7.40 | 107% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 2 | 0.26 | 2,134 | 0.91 | 250% safer |
| Public Order | 48 | 6.13 | 37,730 | 16.18 | 164% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.13 | 2,252 | 0.97 | 646% safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.89 | 12,833 | 5.50 | 518% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.13 | 2,222 | 0.95 | 631% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 38 | 4.85 | 13,222 | 5.67 | 17% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 162 | 20.69 | 122,105 | 52.35 | 153% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone | 86 | 8.78 | 414% safer |
| Denby Dale | 711 | 42.53 | 6% safer |
| Alwoodley | 375 | 43.39 | 3.9% safer |
| Ripponden | 353 | 45.09 | - |
| Silsden | 405 | 48.46 | 7% more dangerous |
| Garforth | 742 | 51.30 | 12% more dangerous |
| Otley | 749 | 54.35 | 17% more dangerous |
| Ackworth | 435 | 54.72 | 18% more dangerous |
| Ilkley | 822 | 55.50 | 19% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Ripponden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Spinners Hollow | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lower Mill Bank Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Brook Grains Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near St John'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Jubilee Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Back Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Ripponden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Stonelea | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Regal Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Stones Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Upper Brig Royd | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near The Old Sawmills | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hob Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 6 | 6 | 15 | 16 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | - | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.2 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.13 | 0.51 | 1.4 | 0.77 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.3 | 0.64 | 1.3 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.3 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | Getting worse |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.13 | 0.26 | 0.26 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.2 | 3.6 | 5.0 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.13 | 0.26 | - | 0.13 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | - | 0.51 | 0.13 | 0.89 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.26 | - | - | 0.13 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.8 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 22 | 17 | 16 | 21 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ripponden | 45.09 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 33% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 45% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 50% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 50% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 60% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 63% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 65% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 66% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 70% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripponden, Rishworth & Barkisland | 439 | 50 | First |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Ripponden change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Ripponden saw a 600% increase in anti-social behaviour. Ripponden saw a large fall in burglary during August, when it fell by 75% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +100% | +200% | +600% | +114% | +100% | +250% | +100% | -13% | +225% | +50% |
| Burglary | -60% | -33% | +200% | - | -50% | -75% | -33% | -20% | +100% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +67% | -33% | - | +300% | - | - | - | - | +200% | +100% |
| Drugs | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | +100% | +100% |
| Public Order | +200% | +200% | -33% | +100% | -60% | +150% | -33% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -50% | - | +100% | - | +50% | +200% | +100% | -63% | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +100% | -53% | -38% | -11% | +10% | +300% | -17% | -29% | -29% | +60% |
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